Christmas

In the Bleak Midwinter reflects a Christmas that was unlike any other in recent history. Much of the music on this album was heard around the world as part of the 103rd Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, a service that has been broadcast live every...

In late 2020, Deutsche Grammophon invited some of the label's composers to reimagine holiday music. The result was 12 personal responses to that creative challenge, all of which have something fresh and timely to say about winter's promise of renewal and...

In 15th-century England a tradition grew up for the composition of polyphonic carols. None of them is ascribed to a specific composer or poet, neither is their function completely understood. The form is that of alternating verses and burdens (refrains),...

Import exclusive holiday compilation from the Pop crooner who has entertained audiences for five decades, continually gaining new fans with each generation. His Christmas recordings remain in constant rotation during the holiday season in department...

Imagine a party, a musical party inspired by the holiday season. A party that celebrates the universal hopes, dreams and joy animating seasonal festivals the world over Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Adha, Kwanzaa, Yule and New Years Day. That is what...

If the phrase "male a cappella group" conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses think again. Straight No Chaser are neither straight- laced nor straight-faced, but neither are...

Holiday release. Originally released in 2007, Colin James & The Little Big Band Christmas features eleven-holiday classics. Certified gold, the album was recorded in Nashville at the legendary Sound Emporium studio. This is the same place T-Bone Burnett...

Holiday release. Alan Davey's Hawkwind supergroup Hawkestrel returns for a holiday-themed release that features a sleigh full of superb musical guests including former Deep Purple-vocalist Glenn Hughes, keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman and The Doors' Robby...

Holiday release from the veteran country music artist.1. Whenever a Child Is Born 2. Better Watch Out 3. I'll Be Home (An American Christmas) 4. Mister Snowman 5. Just a Kid 6. Christmas Carol 7. Whenever a Child Is Born (Acoustic)

Holiday release from the Canadian outfit. The Once are a folk trio from Newfoundland. They have produced several albums and toured all over the world with artists like Passenger and Great Big Sea. This Christmas album came from a series of concerts...

Holiday release from the British Folk rockers. Bass player Ashley Hutchings, who had previously founded and left both Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span, is the driving force behind The Albion Band. The members use acoustic and electric instruments to...

Holiday reissue. Recorded in 1985, The Spirit of Christmas finds Ray Charles performing a variety of holiday favorites with vocal assistance from the Raelettes and an appearance by jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. The ten tracks mix standards and...